Legal support for how your business is structured, owned and scaled.
We help founders and growing businesses put the right structures in place from day one – and evolve them as the business grows.
From company set-ups and ownership arrangements to shareholding structures, investment readiness and exit planning, we help you make confident decisions that protect value, manage risk and support long-term growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally, before launching the business — but it's never too late.
Getting the structure right at the outset can save significant time, cost and risk down the line. That said, many businesses only revisit their structure when they start growing, bringing in partners or raising funding — and that's exactly when it becomes critical to get it right.
It covers how your business is set up, owned and operated. This can include:
- Choosing the right entity (e.g. sole proprietor, private company, holding structure, etc.)
- Setting up shareholding and ownership arrangements
- Defining roles, responsibilities and decision-making
- Putting agreements in place between founders or partners
It's about creating a legal foundation that supports how your business actually works.
Yes — especially if you trust each other!
A shareholders' agreement isn't about mistrust. It's about clarity. It sets out what happens if:
- Someone wants to exit
- A dispute arises
- Additional funding is needed
- Roles or contributions change
Without it, you're relying on default company law — which is rarely aligned with how your business actually operates.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Ownership should reflect:
- Who is contributing what (time, money, IP, relationships)
- How decisions are made
- Future plans (e.g. bringing in investors)
We help you structure this in a way that is fair, practical and scalable — not just "equal because it feels right."
That's exactly when proper structuring matters most. We help you:
- Define the terms of the relationship
- Protect your position and downside risk
- Ensure alignment on decision-making and exits
- Prepare clear, investor-ready documentation
Done properly, this builds trust — not tension.
Absolutely. Many businesses start with simple structures that no longer fit as they grow. We can review and refine your structure to better align with:
- Your current operations
- Your growth plans
- Risk exposure
- Future investment or exit goals
It means your business is structured in a way that investors understand and trust. This typically includes:
- Clear shareholding and ownership records
- Properly documented agreements
- Protection of intellectual property
- Compliant legal frameworks in the business
- Clean governance and decision-making processes
Investors don't just invest in ideas — they invest in well-structured businesses.
We help you build towards an exit from the outset — not scramble at the end. This includes:
- Ensuring ownership and IP are clearly defined
- Putting the right agreements in place
- Avoiding structural issues that could reduce value
- Aligning your legal setup with how buyers assess businesses
A well-structured business is significantly easier (and more valuable) to sell.
We focus on what actually works in practice. Our advice is:
- Commercially focused (not just legally correct)
- Explained clearly and understandably
- Tailored to your stage and goals
- Designed to evolve with your business
We're not here to overcomplicate things — we're here to help you build something solid.
